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Severe osteoporosis

2018-04-18 05:53:21
2 questions : 1. My mother aged 83, has an advanced stage the above condition. Doctors have advised an injection called Terifrac for a period of 6 months self injectable daily. How effective is it ? 2. Also knee replacement surgery is also needed and advised as one leg movement is highly constricted. Is it advisable at this age? She has marginal high BP and sugar
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Yes it can be safely done , Remember if not get it done , patient still not mobilised and without mobility the condition of osteoporosis will definitely worsen So get replacement done

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